There are 6 ways to get from Silver Spring to Villanova University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, plane, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
3h 29m$20–654Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Silver Spring to PhiladelphiaWashington
4h 44m$19–50Bus via Gulph Mills Station - onsite (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to PhiladelphiaGreyhound US0350
4h 24m$26–33Drive 132.3 mi
- Drive from Silver Spring to Villanova University132.3 mi
2h 25m$25–35Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)DCA - PHL
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Villanova
4h 21mSubway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Lancaster, drive
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lancaster (LNS)IAD - LNS
- Drive from Lancaster (LNS) to Villanova University
4h 31m$110–510
Silver Spring to Villanova University by subway, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Villanova University is to bus via Gulph Mills Station - onsite which costs $26 - $35 and takes 4h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Villanova University is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Villanova University. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Villanova via Washington Union Station and Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Silver Spring and Villanova University is 153 miles. The road distance is 133.1 miles.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Villanova University without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs $20 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Silver Spring to Villanova University, including transfers.
Silver Spring to Villanova University train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Villanova University is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs $20 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Gulph Mills Station - onsite, which costs $26 - $35 and takes 4h 24m.
Silver Spring to Villanova University train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Villanova University is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Silver Spring to Villanova University.
What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Villanova University, PA, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $18–250 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Philadelphia once daily. Tickets cost $23–35 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $18–250
- Business Class
- $70–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $3–5
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Villanova
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Silver Spring to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $19–50
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